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A pair of Italian engraved and blue glass mirrors, Murano, Venetian, early 18th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- pine / glass
- each 97cm. high., 82cm. wide; 3ft. 2¼in., 2ft. 8¼in.
each with a rectangular plate within a raised geometric shaped canted border within a blue glass surround, the whole applied with geometric and foliate motifs and engraved with scrolling foliage; rebacked
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. The mirrors are a little dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. There are some very miniscule chips and losses but these are hardly noticeable. There is a loss to the leaf bottom left inner border of one and some of the twisted border on the outer edge. There is a section of spirally twist moulding on the outer edge of the other mirror missing but this can easily be replaced and a very miniscule section on the bottom of the same border.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del’700, Milan, 1958, Tav. CCXXVIII, illustrates a related Murano mirror with coloured glass and incised panels in the Museo-Vetraio in Murano, Venice.
G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del’700, Milan, 1958, Tav. CCXXVIII, illustrates a related Murano mirror with coloured glass and incised panels in the Museo-Vetraio in Murano, Venice.
The production of blue and engraved Murano glass mirrors achieved enormous popularity in Venice in the 18th century and they continued to be popular well into the 19th century. It is rare however to find an 18th century pair such as the offered example.